Promise honors Rhodes as a place of beginnings, where the sea meets the horizon and where hope moves forward on the first light of day. Here, dawn is not only a moment in time, but a quiet reassurance that renewal is always possible, and that light will always return. The composition unfolds through arches, stairways, and undulating forms, reflecting both the rhythm of the Aegean and the layered architecture of the medieval city. These pathways and passages suggest movement through history, guiding the eye – and the spirit- toward new horizons. Across the surface, calm, radiant faces recall the Sun, a symbol of hope, promise, and faith—the belief that each new day offers renewal, no matter what has come before. They watch over our lives like guardians, echoing the belief that every day invites us to begin again. And even in a world often marked by uncertainty, the light continues to arrive—softly, patiently, and ceaselessly—reminding us that hope endures, carried on the first breath of morning.

 

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Myrsini Alexandridi, Promise, 2025, hand-painted earthenware ceramic tiles with underglazes and clear glaze, 75 x 60 x 2,5 cm.